Kadına Yönelik Şiddeti Anlamak: Olası Ekonomik Nedenler
Understanding Violence Against Women: Possible Economic Causes

Author(s): İsmail Hakkı İşcan
Subject(s): Studies in violence and power
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: Economy; Women; Violence;
Summary/Abstract: Violence against women is the most widespread human rights violation that occurs all over the world, regardless of educational, cultural and economic development levels. Statistics show that violence has a significant proportion even in countries with developed economies and that it cannot be prevented and continues to increase. Prevention is very important for the health and future of individuals, families and communities. Violence against women can be caused by a variety of factors involving many different disciplines. Violence should be examined in a wide range of contexts, from economic inequalities to extreme human, environmental and health crises such as climate change. This study attempts to understand violence against women by identifying its possible economic causes and to provide guidance to policy makers on prevention. Economic causes of violence against women are related to economic dependency and lack of employment opportunities. Investing in women’s education, increasing employment opportunities and creating protective mechanisms against economic violence are important steps in preventing violence against women. Policy interventions should focus on ensuring women’s economic empowerment and reducing inequalities. At the same time, these interventions and policies should not ignore and even facilitate social absorption.

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